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Beverly Hills Day Trip

 



Jeff and I made a day trip to
this weekend




Our first and always favorite stop
a restaurant and lounge
overlooking Wilshire Boulevard and 
For me it always feels like an immersive 
Beverly Hills experience
with both locals and travelers visiting from around the world.



The BLVD
is located on the ground floor of the iconic
(remember PrettyWoman which came out in 1990)
Built in 1928 it's past is as storied as Hollywood itself!




I just love entering the restaurant through the 
main hotel lobby!
You get to experience the grandeur of the hotel
with it's always opulent flower arrangements!







The gorgeous themed flowers are carried throughout 
The BLVD



All the way to the individual tables!
I just love wonderful table flowers!




I chose to wear a cream outfit finished with my
oversized Pearls and Floral Brooch'
I try to do outfits that are as interesting sitting at a table as standing.





My outfit inspiration started with a tulle slip Ive' had since January
waiting for the perfect outfit and occasion.
I topped it with a short sweater over wide legged denim
for a dose of juxtaposition.



I loved the swish of the slip when I walked.
So many times my favorite outfits are about textured and movement.




is another favorite stop of ours when in town.




My stylish husband and photographer!




24 years ago with my adorable 3!
We don't go to Beverly Hills often
but when we do
I like to dress to make it an occasion.





It was our first trip to Rodeo Drive.
I loved neutrals and hats clear back then!





I can still remember this day so clearly.
I wish I  could go back here
just for an afternoon.
Boy did I love these kiddos fiercely!

And I am so grateful I took the time to dress my children well.

I had no idea when I started this post this morning
I would end up here
all because I thought the Ralph Lauren entry looked different 

I guess life is all about making beautiful memories
then and now.

And great outfits along the way!




As always my friends

I wish you love and joy
as you style your life




New Turquoise Howlite Bracelets Shop Launch



It's here!
My latest design launch of
Turquoise Howlite Bracelets!

I am one again working with my beloved Howlite. gemstones.
Not only do I love the weight and texture
I really appreciate that it's believed by many to help with reducing anxiety.
I had an affinity  for this gemstone the first time I ever put it on.
It just feels good to me to wear
and 
I am all about anything that may have anti anxiety properties.
Especially when it comes as a gorgeous bracelet!






 
Howlite gemstone is porous with naturally occurring veining
so it takes the turquoise dye remarkably well
creating the look and feel of real turquoise
for a value of a price
and 
all the best properties of Howlite.



I have finished off the Turquoise Howlite 
with hand crafted links 
mixed again with glass pearls.





Within this latest launch I once again have 
bold  sized bracelets.



And of course I have quieter, more petite bracelets as well.

















All of my bracelet charms come on lobster claws
which means they are easily removable 
maximizing your styling potential
which is always a focus of mine when I design my pieces.









Wear the bracelets individually or wear several sets
to create your own personal stack of arm candy!




And of course each piece in my 
New Turquoise Howlite Collection
comes beautifully gift wrapped with cotton twill
and 
a handcrafted pearl charm 
that you can add to anything
including your new bracelet!
It's a special gift from me to you!





I have always had turquoise in 
My Accessory Wardrobe
It's  always highly versatile as an outfit styling tool.
Whether I'm going for western flair
or
just want a pop of bold color
turquoise is always a stylish finish!




Thanks ever so much for stopping by!
Drop by again in the next couple of weeks
because I will be showcasing
 the necklaces and earrings
that will round out my 
Turquoise Howlite Collection!








As always my friends

I wish you love and joy
as you style your life









New Turquoise Howlite Coming to the Shop




I've been busy in the studio recently designing a
New Turquoise Howlite Collection
that will be dropping in my shop
the end of the week!



 
I am once again working with my beloved
 Howlite
which is believed by many to have
stress and anxiety reducing properties.
Howlite is a pourous semi precious gem
which makes it perfect to be dyed to perfectly mimic turquoise
while still having all the properties of pure Howlite.




Turquoise Howlite is a staple in my 
Accessory Wardrobe

I pull out my turquoise whenever I want to add some 
Western vibes to my outfits
or 
even some bold color statement to my monochromatic outfits.




You know I love bold accessories ...




but as always
my newest collection will have 
sizes for everyone.
Like my 
Crown Yourself Bracelet 
which is perfect for you
or
makes for a wonderful gift!







As always my friends

I wish you love and joy
as you style your life











65th Beach Birthday Celebration



I turned 65 this week
which is a really big number to me.
I am usually all good with turning another year older
realizing what a gift it is.

This year I think it's because  the number
 is most commonly seen as a retiring number
and
I have so much more I want to do professionally.
Which means it's up to me
to write my own definition of 
what it means to be 65.




65 is a number not to be trifled with.
For me it is a wake up call 
to really dig deep and get clarity
on just what I still want to accomplish.
There is no more time for excuses
or
' some day I'll ...."


It's also an age for gratitude and self compassion
for all I have accomplished.

Time for big gratitude for my wonderful family.

It is also an age that made me feel deeply the loss
in my most recent post.




But one of the greatest lessons I've learned 
from the estrangement
is to really love on the people who do want to be in my life
and 
to bless those that don't.


I believe hidden within every heartbreak
there can be a gift if we truly look.




I continue to be beyond grateful
that my youngest son and his sweet family moved back!












I am forever grateful for my wonderful girl




I will be forever grateful for the wonderful spouses
both of my children found.
I have always been grateful
but every year I am more so
as I see their  lives  and love continue to evolve.




The  family beach birthday celebration
was the perfect way to start off my 
new year of 
clarity
focused intention
gratitude
and 
redefining for myself 
just what it means to be 65!




As always my friends

I wish you love and joy
as you style your life